'Growing Together' is an environmental intergenerational initiative in Carrickfergus. The aim is to bring different generations together, challenge negative stereotypes and behaviour and improve community relations.
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Incredible Edibles
Members of the Parks and Countryside Team, Environmental Health Team and the 'Hearty Lives' group here at Carrickfergus have recently set up a Food Forum. I am pleased to be a member to strengthen the link between health, ...
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Full steam ahead for ‘What’s Up?’
Life continues to be hectic at BTO Scotland, and we are now in the middle of the busiest time for the 'What's Up?' project, training hillwalkers and climbers and encouraging participation in the Mountain Bird Survey. My last ...
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Managing your wildflowers for beautiful bugs
I have been very busy in June. The summer is very much in full swing and bug walks have been great fun to deliver in the warm weather. Below is a picture from a lovely walk done with the Glasgow Association for Mental Health ...
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Woodworking, Firemen and Volunteer week!
The children of Glenwood Primary School cooled off with Northern Ireland Fire Service following a sunny day weeding and planting at Carlisle Circus in Belfast today. After a visit from Northern Ireland water, we were able to ...
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